Jenner named captain of Blue Jackets, replaces Foligno

Boone Jenner was named captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward replaces Nick Foligno, who was traded last season. Jenner had been an alternate captain since 2015-16. “I’m very excited to wear the ‘C’ for the … Continue reading

Merzlikins signs five-year, $27 million extension with Blue Jackets

Elvis Merzlikins signed a five-year, $27 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday that begins next season. It has an average annual value of $5.4 million. The 27-year-old goalie will play the final season of a two-year … Continue reading

Dubois to honor Kivlenieks by changing to jersey No. 80 for Jets

Pierre-Luc Dubois will wear No. 80 with the Winnipeg Jets this season to honor former teammate Matiss Kivlenieks, who died July 4. Kivlenieks, a goalie who wore No. 80 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in a fireworks accident. He was … Continue reading

Blue Jackets sign Zach Werenski to six-year extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced tonight. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals and … Continue reading